Common use of SERVICES CONNECTED DISABILITY Clause in Contracts

SERVICES CONNECTED DISABILITY. All eligible members shall be covered by a workers compensation program of the District’s choice that conforms with the provisions of the Nevada Industrial Insurance Act (NRS 616) and the Nevada Occupational Disease Act (NRS 617) and that provides for payment of industrial accident benefits and compensation for partial and total disability arising from industrial injuries and occupational diseases. 1. In the event an Employee is absent from work due to a service-connected disability, approved pursuant to NRS 616 or 617, a supplemental amount from the District will be provided which would cause the total amount received by the Employee from the service- connected disability and the District to equal his/her salary at the time of his/her disability. The supplemental compensation will start from the first day of absence or illness but shall not exceed 60 calendar days for the same incident. During this period, the Employee shall not forfeit any accrued sick leave. Successful completion of the probationary period is required in order to qualify for the supplemental compensation from the District. 2. During the period when supplemental compensation is provided, the Employee will accrue sick and annual leave benefits as if s/he were in full-pay status. Further, during such period, the District will continue its full contribution toward the Employee’s group medical insurance coverage, including his/her spouse and/or family as provided for otherwise in this Agreement. 3. It is the intent of the District to pay on-the-job injured employees (as outlined in this section) the difference between full biweekly wages and that provided pursuant to NRS 616 and 617 covering the period enumerated in Section 1 of this Article. No supplemental benefits shall be paid until after the employee’s lost-time benefit check has been deposited with the Storey County Treasurer. 4. If an Employee who is entitled to disability compensation has not completed his/her probationary period, or if an Employee who has received supplemental compensation for the maximum 60 calendar days is unable to return to work, s/he may elect to utilize accrued sick leave, during which period the Employee shall receive compensation from the District as provided by NRS 281.390. If the Employee is receiving no compensation for time missed from work though the workers’ compensation program, the Employee must use leave benefits to fully account for any absence. 5. When accrued sick leave has expired, if the Employee is still unable to work and the Employee is receiving compensation for time missed from work though the workers’ compensation program, s/he will be permitted to use his/her accrued annual leave as sick leave. Subsequent to the expiration of both the Employee’s sick and annual leave, provided that the Employee has so elected to use his/her annual leave as sick leave, the Employee’s compensation will be limited to that provided by NRS 617 or 617 and the Employee will be placed in a leave without pay status. However, through written justification to the Personnel Director, exceptions to this Article may be approved by the Fire Chief in writing with written notice to Personnel Director. 6. As a result of a licensed physician’s evaluation and prognosis, it appears that the Employee will not return to his/her regular District job within a 12-month period, the District may require a medical separation. Medical separation appeals of Employees covered by this Agreement shall be handled in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article 24

SERVICES CONNECTED DISABILITY. All eligible members shall be covered by a workers compensation program of the District’s choice that conforms with the provisions of the Nevada Industrial Insurance Act (NRS 616) and the Nevada Occupational Disease Act (NRS 617) and that provides for payment of industrial accident benefits and compensation for partial and total disability arising from industrial injuries and occupational diseases. 1. In the event an Employee is absent from work due to a service-connected disability, approved pursuant to NRS 616 or 617, a supplemental amount from the District will be provided which would cause the total amount received by the Employee from the service- connected disability and the District to equal his/her salary at the time of his/her disability. The supplemental compensation will start from the first day of absence or illness illness, but shall not exceed 60 calendar days for the same incident. During this period, the Employee shall not forfeit any accrued sick leave. Successful completion of the probationary period is required in order to qualify for the supplemental compensation from the District. 2. During the period when supplemental compensation is provided, the Employee will accrue sick and annual leave benefits as if s/he were in full-pay status. Further, during such period, the District will continue its full contribution toward the Employee’s group medical insurance coverage, including his/her spouse and/or family as provided for otherwise in this Agreement. 3. It is the intent of the District to pay on-the-job injured employees (as outlined in this section) the difference between full biweekly wages and that provided pursuant to NRS 616 and 617 covering the period enumerated in Section 1 of this Article. No supplemental benefits shall be paid until after the employee’s lost-time benefit check has been deposited with the Storey County Treasurer. 4. If an Employee who is entitled to disability compensation has not completed his/her probationary period, or if an Employee who has received supplemental compensation for the maximum 60 calendar days is unable to return to work, s/he may elect to utilize accrued sick leave, during which period the Employee shall receive compensation from the District as provided by NRS 281.390. If the Employee is receiving no compensation for time missed from work though the workers’ compensation program, the Employee must use leave benefits to fully account for any absence. 5. When accrued sick leave has expired, if the Employee is still unable to work and the Employee is receiving compensation for time missed from work though the workers’ compensation program, s/he will be permitted to use his/her accrued annual leave as sick leave. Subsequent to the expiration of both the Employee’s sick and annual leave, provided that the Employee has so elected to use his/her annual leave as sick leave, the Employee’s compensation will be limited to that provided by NRS 617 or 617 and the Employee will be placed in a leave without pay status. However, through written justification to the Personnel Director, exceptions to this Article may be approved by the Fire Chief in in-writing with written notice to Personnel Director. 6. As a result of a licensed physician’s evaluation and prognosis, it appears that the Employee will not return to his/her regular District job within a 12-month period, the District may require a medical separation. Medical separation appeals of Employees covered by this Agreement shall be handled in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article 24